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2020 Map of Blanding South

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Blanding South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Blanding sits at the northern edge of this high-desert plateau, where the grid of city streets transitions into a complex landscape of canyon systems and mesa points. To the south, the community of White Mesa is situated along the main thoroughfare of Main St, surrounded by the dramatic topography of Corral Canyon and Browns Canyon. This modern survey illustrates how infrastructure like the Blanding Municipal Airport and a network of county roads, such as Around the World Rd, navigate the deep drainages of Recapture Cr and Westwater Cr.

Geographical interest is concentrated in the Numerous "points" that overlook the canyon floors, including Murphy Point, Browns Point, and Ute Point. The map also preserves the location of Posey S Last Shot, a site of local historical significance near the canyon rims. Scattered water sources like Mustang Spring and Richmond Spring are essential landmarks in this arid environment, defining the traditional movement patterns across Mustang Mesa and Road Canyon.